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Gearing Up for the February Municipal Election
Eleven candidates have filed to run for the office of mayor. Check out how many candidates have filed to run in your ward and police district.
Election News
The next elections in Chicago will be on February 28, 2023, and a runoff (if needed) will be held on April 4.
Police District Council Elections
The February 2023 Municipal Election for the first time will be electing members to the city’s new Police District Councils.
City Election Candidate Forums
The League has plans to hold 20+ candidate forums ahead of city elections this February, and you can help.
2022 Chicago Election Results
The Chicago Board of Elections has released its unofficial results following the November 8 Midterm Election.
Election Updates
The start date of Early Voting in Chicago has been changed to October 7 (it had previously been set for September 29).
Election Updates
Election precincts have been reduced from 2,069 to 1,290, reducing the total number of election judges needed. Vote by mail applications are now open.
Primary Voters Paid Attention to Judicial Races
While turnout for the Primary Election was low, voters did not neglect judicial races, and voters primarily based their decisions on bar association ratings.
Voting for the Primary and Upcoming Elections
Learn about the Primary results, current redistricting activity, and future election deadlines.
Primary Election Candidate Guide
As you prepare to vote, here are several tools you can use to evaluate the candidates running for office.
Voting Starts Today, May 31
Early Voting in Chicago for the 2022 Primary Election begins on Tuesday, May 31 and continues through June 28, 2022 (Election Day) at the Chicago Board of Elections Supersite at 191 N. Clark.
Coming Up: Local School Council Elections
Everything you need to know about voting in LSC elections on April 20 and April 21.
Offices on the Primary Election Ballot
The slate of candidates for the Primary Election on June 28 is shaping up. Check out which offices you’ll be voting for this year.
Election 2022: Important Dates
Mark your calendars! The Primary Election is right around the corner.
Election 2022 Updates
We’ve got updates on new election procedures in 2022. Potential candidates may begin to circulate nominating petitions on January 13.
State Redistricting Map and Election News
The tentative date for the start of filing petitions for candidates for public office is January 13. There’s a few new voting laws that will affect Chicago.
Election Law Updates
On June 17, Governor Pritzker signed the elections omnibus bill (SB825) passed by the General Assembly in May. Learn about what will change for the 2022 elections!